20 Questions
What is the definition of legislation?
Legislation is written law that has been enacted by a legislature, or any bodies and persons authorized by the legislature.
Name two types of primary legislation.
Acts of Parliament and State Enactments
What is the meaning of primary legislation?
Primary legislation refers to any written law made and passed by the legislature.
What are examples of delegated legislation?
Orders, Regulations, Rules, By-laws, Proclamations, Notifications
Who is the 'Legislature' in the context of Malaysia?
Parliament
What is the term for the authority having power under the Constitution of a State to make laws for the State?
Legislature
According to Article 74 of the Federal Constitution, what are the two lists referred to for making laws by Parliament and the State legislature?
List I, List II, and List III
Name one type of primary legislation enacted by the State Legislative Assembly (except in Sarawak).
Enactments
What is the term for a collection of written laws gathered together, usually covering specific subject matter?
Codes
What is the term for the major document covering the law on a particular subject or area?
Principal Act
What is the definition of legislation?
Legislation is written law enacted by a legislature or authorized bodies and persons.
What is primary legislation?
Primary legislation is any written law made and passed by the legislature.
What are the types of primary legislation?
The types of primary legislation include Acts of Parliament and State Enactments.
Who is the 'Legislature' in the context of Malaysia?
The 'Legislature' in the context of Malaysia is only Parliament.
What is delegated legislation?
Delegated legislation is law made by bodies or persons authorized by the legislature, such as Orders, Regulations, Rules, By-laws, Proclamations, and Notifications.
What is the term for the authority having power under the Constitution of a State to make laws for the State?
Legislature
What are the two Majlis (Houses of Parliament) at the Federal level in Malaysia?
Dewan Negara (Senate) and Dewan Rakyat (House of Representatives)
According to Article 74 of the Federal Constitution, what are the two lists referred to for making laws by Parliament and the State legislature?
List I and List III for Parliament; List II and List III for State legislature
What is the term for a collection of written laws gathered together, usually covering specific subject matter?
Codes
What is the major document covering the law on a particular subject or area called?
Principal Act
This quiz covers the primary legal sources related to legislation as part of the course LAWF 0134. It includes definitions of legislation, types of legislation, legislative process, and delegated legislation.
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